click to order on Amazon I am reading Chris Brogan’s new book, the Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth. The book’s tag line is Entrepreneurship for Weirdos, Misfits and World Dominators. While I don’t consider myself a weirdo, early in my career I frequently felt like a misfit. And I definitely want to dominate the world. …
Be a freak – #24 of 25 Traits of the Fearless Entrepreneur Read More »
We are creatures of habit. It is said that if you move your trash can, it will take you 21 days to hit the new location every time. One a more serious front, in business the more we practice a good behavior, the more it becomes a part of who we are. Successful, fearless entrepreneurs …
Tenacity – #22 of 25 Traits of the Fearless Entrepreneur Read More »
The most successful entrepreneurs focus on the task at hand until it is complete. Never leaving a job half-done or a project drifting. Just this week I was in meetings with a new partner of mine that told me that this kind of determination and stick-to-itiveness is his secret to success. After meeting with him, …
Planting Seeds – #20 of 25 Traits of the Fearless Entrepreneur Read More »
Emanuel James “Jim” Rohn was an American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker. His rags to riches story played a large part in his work, which influenced others in the personal development industry. Rohn once said “You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with”. I agree with Jim. Who you …
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Most people give up just as they are about to achieve success. If they could only see beyond that last roadblock. As an entrepreneur, to be truly fearless, you have to be able to see the away around, over or even under what is standing in your way. In a recent interview, I was …
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It is well known that high achievers commit to constant personal development. You will find that fearless entrepreneurs follow these same principles. Some will read books targeted at those areas where they would like to grow. Others travel the globe, attending seminars and retreats with their favorite business guru. Still others subscribe to blogs like …
Invest in yourself – #17 of 25 Traits of the Fearless Entrepreneur Read More »
To reach your goals quickly you need to be comfortable receiving both positive and negative feedback. To succeed you need to be able to see yourself clearly. Most people prefer the positive, receive promotion at work, get paid more, told they are good at something. They dislike any critique or suggestion to improve. Entrepreneurs who …
Look in the mirror – #16 of 25 Traits of the Fearless Entrepreneur Read More »
Percy Ross (self made millionaire that gave away millions) said the worlds most powerful and neglected secret to success was asking. I believe that the reason that more people don’t discover this secret is they fear the word NO. In each of my ventures, there has been a need for skills and resources. In my consulting …
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Click the image to hear more about the Indescribable God In a recent interview on being fearless, I was reminded by Rebecca Happy, the interviewer, of the saying that “the universe rewards action”. Many people have written on this success component. Just try googling that phrase. There is a common belief that by taking …
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According to Jack Canfield, one of the greatest strategies for success is to act “as if” you are already successful. He suggests that you dress, walk, talk as if you are already where you want to be. I have the “talking” bit down. On a personal level, I find that I constantly speak in the …
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